Magnetotherapy
Magnetotherapy uses pulsed magnetic fields to calm inflammation and encourage healing in bone, joint and soft tissue injuries, without needles or downtime.
What to expect
Magnetotherapy, also called pulsed magnetic field therapy, sends gentle magnetic pulses through an injured area to influence the way your cells work. The field is thought to improve local blood flow and support the natural repair of bone and soft tissue. At Rehoboth we use it as one part of a wider physiotherapy plan, reaching for it when swelling, slow healing or persistent joint pain is holding back your recovery in Grand Cayman.
During a session you rest comfortably while a magnetic applicator sits over or around the treatment site. You feel nothing while it runs, because the pulses are painless and do not heat the skin, so it can be used over light clothing and dressings. Sessions usually last around twenty minutes and are often paired with hands on therapy and exercise, so the tissue is supported while you rebuild strength and movement across a short course of visits.
Why patients choose magnetotherapy
- Helps calm swelling and inflammation
- Supports the natural healing of bone and joint tissue
- Painless, with no needles and no downtime
- Can be applied over light clothing and dressings
- Works well alongside manual therapy and exercise
- Suited to stubborn, slow healing injuries
- Delivered by registered physiotherapists
Is magnetotherapy right for you?
- Slow healing fractures and bone stress injuries
- Osteoarthritis and ongoing joint pain
- Swelling after surgery or injury
- Chronic soft tissue inflammation
- Persistent tendon and joint problems
Not sure? A full assessment tells you exactly what will help. Same-week appointments across five Grand Cayman clinics.
Your magnetotherapy journey
Assessment first, a clear written plan, then treatment and review. You always know the next step.
Assessment first
Your visit begins with a full physiotherapy assessment so we understand the cause of your symptoms and confirm that magnetotherapy is safe and suitable for you. We check for anything that would rule it out and give you a clear, written plan before any treatment starts.
Magnetic field treatment
You settle into a comfortable position while the applicator is placed over the injured area. The session runs quietly for around twenty minutes with nothing for you to do, and it is often combined with hands on treatment in the same visit to make the most of your time.
Exercise and review
We add exercises to rebuild strength and movement, then track your response and adjust the plan as you improve. Magnetotherapy usually works best across a short course of sessions rather than a single visit, so we agree the schedule with you at the start.
Magnetotherapy questions, answered
No, magnetotherapy is completely painless and most people feel nothing at all during a session. The applicator does not heat the area or touch broken skin, so you can simply rest while it works.
It depends on your injury and how long it has been present, though many people have a short course of several sessions. Your written plan sets out the likely number and we review progress as we go.
Magnetotherapy is not suitable if you have a pacemaker or another implanted electronic device, and we take extra care during pregnancy. Your physiotherapist checks your history first and will suggest a safe alternative if needed.
Yes. Magnetotherapy is offered across our Grand Cayman clinics, including our George Town locations on Walkers Road and Cannon Place, usually with same-week appointments.
Yes. We bill CINICO and all major insurers directly, so you avoid the paperwork. Our front desk confirms your cover before your first visit and explains any costs upfront.
Related treatments
Ultrasound Therapy
Therapeutic ultrasound sends focused sound waves deep into the tissues to warm them, ease pain and encourage healing in tendon, muscle and joint problems that are slow to settle.
Laser Therapy
Low level laser therapy uses focused light to reach painful, injured tissue below the skin, helping to reduce pain and support healing without heat or needles.
TENS Therapy
TENS uses gentle electrical pulses delivered through pads on the skin to interrupt pain signals and give drug free relief from acute and long standing pain.
Electrical Muscle Stimulation
Electrical muscle stimulation uses controlled pulses to make weak or inhibited muscles contract, helping to reactivate and rebuild them after injury or surgery.
Percussion Therapy
Percussion therapy uses rapid, targeted pulses to reach deep into tight muscle, easing tension and helping you recover faster from training, work or injury.
Manual Therapy and Exercise
Manual therapy combines skilled hands-on techniques with guided exercise to ease back, neck and joint pain and restore natural, comfortable movement.